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The federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:44

From insularity to integration: Sri Lanka’s regional future

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:23

When welfare outruns growth: Lessons from Sri Lanka and Kerala

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:17

Beyond the Exchange Rate: Import dependency hurts exporters

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:01

Tea’s future depends on its farmers

Thursday, 21 May 2026 02:49

Sri Lanka’s fraud prism: A structural and behavioural overview

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:16

New laws continue to erode Sri Lankans’ civil liberties

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:02

Beyond banks: The weak links in Sri Lanka’s financial system

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:48

Is the accounting fraternity falling apart?

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:47

Understanding anxiety and panic attacks

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:41

Policy challenges to Sri Lanka’s construction industry

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:24

Strengthening the research ecosystem in Sri Lanka: Challenges, progress, and way forward

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:15

The reincarnation of the Thomian Grit

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 03:31

Sri Lanka needs education transformation, not incremental reform

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:48

Fuel crisis, global conflict and market abuse: Why Govt. must control unreasonable construction material prices

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:46

Sri Lanka’s path forward: Sovereignty, reconciliation and a shared future

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 00:25

Preventing the next financial scandal: Towards an AI-driven national financial intelligence framework

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 00:20

What Singapore’s economic blueprint means for Sri Lanka — and how to get there

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 00:13

The Thucydides Trap: Why the world must embrace multipolarity

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:24

Revisiting Central Bank’s growth role: With its nominal policy powers, it cannot promote growth even if it wants to do so

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:22

President reassures nation amid currency pressure

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday assured that the Government would take measures to prevent a repeat of the economic collapse experienced ..

Rupee continues to weaken

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:22

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further yesterday against the US dollar, with commercial bank telegraphic transfer (TT) rates and spot market contracts ..

April tea export volumes, earnings fall amid Mideast shipping disruptions

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:19

Sri Lanka’s tea exports declined during the first four months of 2026, as disruptions to global shipping routes following the escalation of the US-I ..

CBSL Chief defends exchange rate policy, pushes back on debt stock criticism

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:17

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe recently defended Sri Lanka’s flexible exchange rate framework and rejected claim ..

Sri Lanka welcomes new era of festival tourism as SLTDA and SLTPB endorse ‘ONE LOVE’ Reggae Festival 2026

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:11

Sri Lanka is preparing to make history in the global tourism and events landscape as the internationally anticipated ‘ONE LOVE’ Reggae Festival 20 ..

Govt. says amended IRD law provides relief to MSMEs

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:12

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe yesterday told Parliament that micro, small and medium enterprises (M ..

Govt. slaps $ 27 m penalty over substandard coal shipments so far

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:09

Deputy Energy Minister Arkam Ilyas yesterday announced that the Government has imposed penalties amounting to $ 27 million on the first 15 coal shipme ..

Rupee weakens as USD spot market trades above Rs. 328

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:05

The rupee weakened against the US dollar in the spot market yesterday, with the indicative exchange rate closing at Rs. 326.92 per dollar compared wit ..

Cabinet green lights extra 15,000 tons of urea fertiliser for Yala season

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:00

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved procuring 15,000 tons of urea fertiliser through Agrarian Service Committees under the Department of Agrar ..

Billionaire Binod says bond with SL stronger

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:19

Nepal’s only Forbes-listed billionaire and longstanding investor in Sri Lanka Dr. Binod Chaudhary last week expressed optimism about South Asia’s ..

Govt. allocates extra Rs. 2.5 b fertiliser support as Gulf tensions weigh on tea sector

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:13

The Government yesterday announced an additional Rs. 2.5 billion fertiliser subsidy package for tea smallholders and growers as rising geopolitical te ..

CBSL steps up financial sector consolidation drive amid rapid credit expansion

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:12

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has intensified efforts to consolidate the banking and non-bank financial sector, identifying three finance compa ..

Dialog delivers strong 1Q 2026 financial performance

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:28

Dialog Axiata PLC Group has in the first quarter of FY26 delivered revenue growth of 9% year-on-year (YoY) on the back of strong performances in mobil ..

Hanif to shed Governor role, continue as AKD’s Special Envoy on FDI

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:26

Business leader Hanif Yusoof has announced plans to resign as the Governor of the Western Province to better focus as President Anura Kumara Dissanaya ..

Binod and Nirvana Chaudhary call on CBSL Chief

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:23

Nepalese billionaire investor Dr. Binod Chaudhary last week called on Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe to discuss th ..

Ambeon Mandatory Offer for Harischandra Mills

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:21

Ambeon Essentials Ltd., a subsidiary of Ambeon Capital PLC, has announced the closure of its Mandatory Offer for Harischandra Mills PLC after securing ..

Rupee movement reflects global pressures, not economic weakness: JAAF

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:20

In a reassuring move, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee must be viewed in the ..

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals top 950,000 despite slowing May momentum

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:17

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector surpassed the 950,000-visitor mark year-to-date (YTD) despite signs of moderating growth in May, as weaker global travel ..

Govt. to introduce inbound labour migration policy amid rising demand for foreign workers

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:16

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved plans to formulate the country’s first dedicated inbound labour migration policy, marking a sign ..

Dialog proposes Long-Term Incentive Plan covering up to 2% of issued shares

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:10

Dialog Axiata PLC yesterday announced plans to introduce a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for employees of the company and its subsidiaries, subject ..

President calls for unity and equal nationhood at War Heroes’ commemoration

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:10

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday used the 17th National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration to deliver a broad message of national unity, equa ..

People’s Bank expands MSME business volume to Rs. 20.8 b in 2025

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:06

Recognising the important role that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play in driving Sri Lanka’s economy, People’s Bank further strengt ..

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $ 10 b investment

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:02

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in a ca ..

Temporary fuel subsidy risks undermining fiscal buffers

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:19

HNB Stockbrokers has warned that Sri Lanka’s recently announced fuel subsidy, while manageable in the short term, risks eroding fiscal buffers and c ..

Sajith warns against creating fear psychosis and criminalising tax payment delays

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:17

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised proposed amendments relating to tax enforcement, warning that penalising taxpayers unable to m ..

Mideast airports face $ 1 b loss amid conflict disruption

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:12

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in an estimated $ 900 million to $ 1 billion revenue loss for nine major Middle East airports ove ..

IEA warns global oil stocks falling rapidly

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:09

The International Energy Agency (IEA) yesterday warned that global commercial oil inventories are declining rapidly as supply disruptions linked to th ..

Govt. imposes temporary 50% vehicle import surcharge to ease pressure on foreign reserves

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:27

The Finance Ministry has announced a temporary 50% surcharge on the applicable Customs Import Duty on imported vehicles, with the new measure coming i ..

Tourism earnings in April plunge to lowest level since 2023

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings fell sharply in April, with official data showing the sector’s foreign exchange inflows dropped to their lowest month ..

Hayleys’ Dipped Products expands high-value glove manufacturing with Rs. 2.3 b investment

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:22

Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, officially inaugurated a series of major capacity expansion projects at its Kottawa manufactur ..

People’s Bank clarifies exchange rate error costing Rs. 656 m

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:20

People’s Bank has informed that an error relating to the application of the exchange rate in one currency within a specific remittance system, which ..

Rupee continues to weaken

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:22

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further yesterday against the US dollar, with commercial bank telegraphic transfer (TT) rates and spot market contracts ..

Rupee movement reflects global pressures, not economic weakness: JAAF

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:20

In a reassuring move, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee must be viewed in the ..

April tea export volumes, earnings fall amid Mideast shipping disruptions

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:19

Sri Lanka’s tea exports declined during the first four months of 2026, as disruptions to global shipping routes following the escalation of the US-I ..

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals top 950,000 despite slowing May momentum

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:17

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector surpassed the 950,000-visitor mark year-to-date (YTD) despite signs of moderating growth in May, as weaker global travel ..

CBSL Chief defends exchange rate policy, pushes back on debt stock criticism

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:17

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe recently defended Sri Lanka’s flexible exchange rate framework and rejected claim ..

Govt. to introduce inbound labour migration policy amid rising demand for foreign workers

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:16

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved plans to formulate the country’s first dedicated inbound labour migration policy, marking a sign ..

Sri Lanka welcomes new era of festival tourism as SLTDA and SLTPB endorse ‘ONE LOVE’ Reggae Festival 2026

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:11

Sri Lanka is preparing to make history in the global tourism and events landscape as the internationally anticipated ‘ONE LOVE’ Reggae Festival 20 ..

Dialog proposes Long-Term Incentive Plan covering up to 2% of issued shares

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:10

Dialog Axiata PLC yesterday announced plans to introduce a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for employees of the company and its subsidiaries, subject ..

Govt. says amended IRD law provides relief to MSMEs

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:12

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe yesterday told Parliament that micro, small and medium enterprises (M ..

President calls for unity and equal nationhood at War Heroes’ commemoration

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:10

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday used the 17th National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration to deliver a broad message of national unity, equa ..

Govt. slaps $ 27 m penalty over substandard coal shipments so far

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:09

Deputy Energy Minister Arkam Ilyas yesterday announced that the Government has imposed penalties amounting to $ 27 million on the first 15 coal shipme ..

People’s Bank expands MSME business volume to Rs. 20.8 b in 2025

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:06

Recognising the important role that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play in driving Sri Lanka’s economy, People’s Bank further strengt ..

Rupee weakens as USD spot market trades above Rs. 328

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:05

The rupee weakened against the US dollar in the spot market yesterday, with the indicative exchange rate closing at Rs. 326.92 per dollar compared wit ..

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $ 10 b investment

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:02

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in a ca ..

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FT TV

Sri Lanka supports media self-regulation at Asia Media Summit

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 18:52

Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told the Asia Media Summit 2026 in Malé that media self-regulation is a better alternative to state ..

Sri Lanka, EU discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation and reforms

Monday, 11 May 2026 12:17

Sri Lanka, Viet Nam sign five MoUs to boost bilateral cooperation

Sunday, 10 May 2026 13:46

To Lam receives state welcome in Sri Lanka amid diplomatic milestone

Saturday, 9 May 2026 12:41

Historic Maradana station gets upgrade under “Dream Destination” programme

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 17:58

Sri Lanka marks World Intellectual Property Day with focus on Sports Innovation

Saturday, 25 April 2026 11:19

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Big draw for Russell Peters Colombo gig for laughter

Friday, 3 April 2026 00:00

HNB Luxury Living – Negombo Edition 2026: Bringing prestige living closer to you

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

IT / Telecom / Tech

SLT‑MOBITEL refutes allegations on 5G operations as ‘unfounded’

Thursday, 21 May 2026 05:43

SLT-MOBITEL says driving digital Sri Lanka forward through strong financial momentum

Thursday, 21 May 2026 05:43

SLASSCOM’s Xcellerate Accelerator Program powers Sri Lanka’s next wave of investment-ready startups

Thursday, 21 May 2026 05:41

FT Lite

Vitruvian man: The human body as architecture

Saturday, 16 May 2026 00:50

“Man is the measure of all things.” — Protagoras (490–420 BCE ca) ‘Vitruvian Man’ (34.3 × 24.5 cm) is one of the most celebrated drawing ..

Shangri-La unveils “Golden Hour” in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 16 May 2026 00:47

Mahogany Masterpieces launches new digital flagship

Saturday, 16 May 2026 00:42

Opinion and Issues

The federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:44

Another ‘great’ is gone. DBS Jeyaraj, the outstanding, strongly independent-minded journalist whose work was referred to by Mervyn de Silva as “ ..

From insularity to integration: Sri Lanka’s regional future

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:23

When welfare outruns growth: Lessons from Sri Lanka and Kerala

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:17

FT View - Editorial

Price hikes and Govt. complacency

Thursday, 21 May 2026 05:02

One thing in Sri Lanka that goes up and never comes down is the cost of living. Yesterday there were more shocks for consumers with the Milk Powder Im ..

Dilemma over fuel prices across Palk Strait

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:01

The right to remember

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 00:24

Fading window for reconciliation

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:00

Who watches Sri Lanka after IMF?

Saturday, 16 May 2026 01:18

Lights, camera, action for Vijay as Tamil Nadu CM

Friday, 15 May 2026 05:46

Special Report

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Prime Melwa formally starts Asia’s Global Marina Front Masterpiece

Hellmann and MAS Holdings launch new fashion logistics hub in Sri Lanka

Cabinet clears $ 1.8 m Microsoft licencing contract for SriLankan Airlines

Senarath Engineering gets Rs. 819 m contract to upgrade Malabe–Kaduwela road

NCE cautions continued Rupee depreciation will cause long-term negative impact

Sri Lanka one of the best countries for families to move in 2026

Ambeon Group reports impressive FY2025/26 performance with PAT surpassing Rs. 3.2 b

Govt. to establish National Regulatory Reform Council under President

Chaaminda Kumarasiri steps down as Group Managing Director of The Lanka Hospitals

NCE Kurunegala visit – Meeting with aspiring exporters at EDB

UN session in Geneva considers digital platforms as tax collectors; Sri Lanka’s Kapruka brings operator perspective

India–Sri Lanka Business Forum highlights new momentum in trade, investment and connectivity

CanCham SL unveils strategy to deepen Canada-Sri Lanka economic ties

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry launches revamped website

David Pieris Automobiles delivers BAIC X55 fleet to Chevron Lubricants Lanka

Deshini Abeyewardena joins Cable Solutions Board

CDF Duty Free opens at Port City Colombo

Manufacturing, services PMI slows down in April

Lanka Realty trims Lee Hedges stake to 51% through Rs. 140.3 m sale

Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit

The Book Studio revolutionises reading with first automated book vending machine

Sri Lanka Embassy in Türkiye explores trade and investment cooperation with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce

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The federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history

From insularity to integration: Sri Lanka’s regional future

When welfare outruns growth: Lessons from Sri Lanka and Kerala

Beyond the Exchange Rate: Import dependency hurts exporters

Tea’s future depends on its farmers

Sri Lanka’s fraud prism: A structural and behavioural overview

New laws continue to erode Sri Lankans’ civil liberties

Beyond banks: The weak links in Sri Lanka’s financial system

Is the accounting fraternity falling apart?

Understanding anxiety and panic attacks

Policy challenges to Sri Lanka’s construction industry

Strengthening the research ecosystem in Sri Lanka: Challenges, progress, and way forward

The reincarnation of the Thomian Grit

Sri Lanka needs education transformation, not incremental reform

Fuel crisis, global conflict and market abuse: Why Govt. must control unreasonable construction material prices

Sri Lanka’s path forward: Sovereignty, reconciliation and a shared future

Preventing the next financial scandal: Towards an AI-driven national financial intelligence framework

What Singapore’s economic blueprint means for Sri Lanka — and how to get there

The Thucydides Trap: Why the world must embrace multipolarity

Revisiting Central Bank’s growth role: With its nominal policy powers, it cannot promote growth even if it wants to do so

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Revisiting Central Bank’s growth role: With its nominal policy powers, it cannot promote growth even if it wants to do so

Hayleys’ Dipped Products expands high-value glove manufacturing with Rs. 2.3 b investment

NDB Investment Bank strengthens leadership

CDF Duty Free opens at Port City Colombo

CBSL calms market nerves amid exchange rate volatility

Deshini Abeyewardena joins Cable Solutions Board

Sri Lanka’s trade, export and FDI push lacks ambition and urgency, warns think tank

Controversial IRD Bill passes with penal provisions

Billionaire Binod says bond with SL stronger

Veteran journalist and Daily FT columnist D.B.S. Jeyaraj no more

Business News

Prime Melwa formally starts Asia’s Global Marina Front Masterpiece

Hellmann and MAS Holdings launch new fashion logistics hub in Sri Lanka

Cabinet clears $ 1.8 m Microsoft licencing contract for SriLankan Airlines

Senarath Engineering gets Rs. 819 m contract to upgrade Malabe–Kaduwela road

NCE cautions continued Rupee depreciation will cause long-term negative impact

Sri Lanka one of the best countries for families to move in 2026

Ambeon Group reports impressive FY2025/26 performance with PAT surpassing Rs. 3.2 b

Govt. to establish National Regulatory Reform Council under President

Chaaminda Kumarasiri steps down as Group Managing Director of The Lanka Hospitals

NCE Kurunegala visit – Meeting with aspiring exporters at EDB

UN session in Geneva considers digital platforms as tax collectors; Sri Lanka’s Kapruka brings operator perspective

India–Sri Lanka Business Forum highlights new momentum in trade, investment and connectivity

CanCham SL unveils strategy to deepen Canada-Sri Lanka economic ties

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry launches revamped website

David Pieris Automobiles delivers BAIC X55 fleet to Chevron Lubricants Lanka

Deshini Abeyewardena joins Cable Solutions Board

CDF Duty Free opens at Port City Colombo

Manufacturing, services PMI slows down in April

Lanka Realty trims Lee Hedges stake to 51% through Rs. 140.3 m sale

Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit

The Book Studio revolutionises reading with first automated book vending machine

Sri Lanka Embassy in Türkiye explores trade and investment cooperation with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce

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